I have recently purchased an old unit.
any one know any good contractor can remove that old style asbestos contained popcorn style ceiling?
and what sort of cost is reasonable?
its about 30 square metres
appreciated any response :)
To remove asbestos contained popcorn styled ceiling
emiko on 20/12/2013 - 16:04
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thats pretty good and cheap!
We have used Hazcon in the past and I thought it was around $80 for a quick test
Good price. I used www.octief.com.au who charged $55 in 2012. Got an email response within a few days.
I had a similar issue and my builder advised that we suspend a new ceiling 100mm below it - anchored to the walls. Not sure what you are trying to achieve but if you disturb the asbestos (if it is absbestos) it will probably blow the budget getting it properly removed. My understanding is it's not dangerous if left untouched so burying under a false ceiling poses no risk.
Not a direct answer to your question but worth thinking about as an option.
That's an economical option, however if the existing ceiling is many decades old, the asbestos will be friable and ready to fall off in some places, I have seen those popcorn ceilings sag and fall down in large pieces. Any building work nearby is almost guaranteed to 'disturb' the ceiling at least to a small degree.
If you check ServiceSeeking.com.au for asbestos removal, after a few days you should get a wide range of quotes.
Thanks all :)
I was trying to do the same thing. But got advise from the Strata that this may not be just your own issue. It could be the responsibility of the whole block to test for abestors if every unit is having the same type of ceiling. Depending on how your strata agent managed, some did not care what you have done inside the unit including the ceiling even though it is supposed to be a common property between units.
Trying to remove the vermiculite in my unit requires drafting a by-law and need to be approved by the strata. Installing a drop ceiling does not need to do anything.
I was trying to search for some abestos labs to do test but some of them seem no longer work. I may try the one mentioned and see how it goes.
Firstly… I think you should assume it has asbestos. If you want it tested - get someone who has years experience and will take the sample for you.
I looked at buying a place with a popcorn ceiling and from memory….. it is one of the worst types of asbestos to remove, also it cannot be painted.
The best option is indeed the hanging ceiling… but because you cannot fix into the asbestos you might need more than 10mm, and in doing so might lose too much ceiling height.
What type of unit is only 30sqm?
You can paint the popcorn ceiling. What they do, is to spray a very thick layer of paint on top of them. They may last for a few years, but you may have to do now and then.
Sure about that? "If your sample comes back positive for asbestos, there are only two ways to deal with it safely and legally:
You can encapsulate the asbestos with a new layer of non-asbestos acoustic sprayed over the top of the existing ceiling. This is the most economical solution to the asbestos problem, but still leaves your home with that dated look.
The pricier solution is to have a certified asbestos-abatement company remove the finish and then have the wallboard retextured and painted. Cost for having professionals remove asbestos vary but for, say, a 15-by-20-foot room you can expect to pay $3,000 to $5,000.It is illegal to paint an asbestos-containing acoustic ceiling because rolling or spraying can release the harmful fibers into the air, where they can then be inhaled."
Your first step should be to send a sample to a lab for testing.
My unit was built in 1973 and i would of thought it had asbestos in the vermiculite ceiling but a test showed no traces.
I found Parsons Brinckerhoff to be the cheapest $38.50 (July 2013). Here is the email they sent me -
Hi Luke,
Thank you for your enquiry regarding sample analysis of asbestos samples
When sending your samples please ensure the following criteria are met:
Samples must be about the size of a 20c piece.
They must be double zip lock bagged
Each sample must be clearly labelled
Please ensure that samples are doubled bagged
I have attached a sample submission form for you to fill out and include with the samples. Please ensure that you include the address of the property and any other details that you want to be included on your certificate of analysis.
You can pay by cheque or credit card. Either send the cheque with the samples or include your credit card details on the sample submission form.
General Test Price - $38.50 (inc. GST) per sample
Turn around - 48-72 hours
Urgent Test Price - $55.00 (inc. GST) per sample
Turn around - within 24 hours
You can send your samples to us at the following address:
Attention: The Laboratory
Hazardous Materials
GPO Box 2907
Brisbane QLD 4001
If you are delivering the samples yourself or sending via courier our physical address is:
Level 4, 69 Ann Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
If you have any questions please let me know.
Regards_______________________________________
Emma Jahnke
Occupational Hygiene & Contaminated Land Management
Parsons Brinckerhoff
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BRISBANE QLD 4001
AUSTRALIA
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